Subtract 84/60 from 14/80
1st number: 14/80, 2nd number: 1 24/60
14/80 - 84/60 is -49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/240 - 336/240 = 42 - 336/240 = -294/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/40
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